[HW] SoC Bus Verification Engineer

Frontier of On-device AI Semiconductors

for Everyone, Everywhere

About DeepX Co., Ltd.

DEEPX is a forward-thinking Series D startup architecting the infrastructure for the Physical AI era.

By delivering the world’s most energy-efficient NPU technology, we are solving the critical power and heat challenges of Generative AI to bring super-intelligence to every device, everywhere.

Our global leadership is validated by our record-breaking recognition as a multi-year CES Innovation Award honoree (2024 & 2026) and being named the 2024 Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year in the NPU sector. With an enterprise value approaching 1 trillion KRW, DEEPX offers a unique pre-IPO

opportunity to join a market leader defining the new industry standard for the $70B AI semiconductor market.

We are currently scaling toward mass production of our flagship DX-M1 (Samsung 5nm) with over 50 global projects scheduled, while engineering next-generation 2nm solutions to support 100B parameter Large Language Models (LLM) at the edge. ☞ Link

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Responsibilities

• Verification Strategy:

Define and develop comprehensive verification plans for complex SoC Interconnects and Bus structures based on architectural specifications.

• Testbench Development:

Build and maintain advanced verification environments using UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) and System Verilog.

• Protocol Validation:

Verify high-speed bus protocols (AMBA AXI, CHI, ACE) to ensure data integrity, cache coherency, and protocol compliance.

• Performance Verification:

Analyze bus performance metrics including throughput, latency, and arbitration efficiency to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

• Debug & Analysis:

Conduct deep-dive debugging of complex RTL issues and perform code/functional coverage analysis to achieve 100% verification closure.

• Gate-Level Simulation:

Execute and verify GLS (Gate-Level Simulation) to ensure timing and functional correctness after synthesis.

Qualifications

• Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s/Ph.D. preferred).

• Language Proficiency:

Strong command of System Verilog and experience with UVM/OVM environments.

• Protocol Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of ARM AMBA protocols (AXI4, ACE, CHI, APB, AHB).

• Verification Tools:

Hands-on experience with industry-standard simulators (e.g., VCS, Questa, Xcelium).

• Logic Design Knowledge:

A solid understanding of digital logic design and SoC architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• NoC Experience:

Experience verifying Network-on-Chip (NoC) IPs (e.g., Arteris, Netspeed, or Synopsys).

• Scripting Skills:

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation and result analysis.

• Coherency Knowledge:

Experience with multi-core cache coherency and memory consistency models.

• Formal Verification:

Familiarity with Formal Verification tools and property checking (SVA).

• AI Hardware Interest:

Experience or strong interest in the data-flow requirements of NPU and AI hardware accelerators.

Recruitment Process

• Application Review - (Phone Interview) - Technical Interview
• Organizational Culture Fit Interview
• CEO Interview
• Reference Check / Compensation Discussion

※ The recruitment process may vary depending on the position and application content.

※ Candidates with less than 3 years of experience are required to submit their academic transcripts.

Employment Type

• Full-time (3-month probationary period with 100% compensation)

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Lunch break: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Notes

• If any false information is found in the application or onboarding documents, the job offer may be withdrawn even after confirmation.

• A 3-month probationary period applies after joining, with no reduction in salary or benefits.

Benefits

• 모든 정규직 입사자에게 연봉 수준의 스톡옵션 부여

• 최신 사양 장비 및 최고의 근무 환경 제공 (최신 노트북, 높낮이 조절식 스탠딩 데스크, 모니터암, 듀얼모니터 등 제공)

• 점심식사 + 아침 & 저녁식사 지원

• 스낵, 아이스크림, 음료 등 사내 카페 무제한 간식 제공

• 사우나가 포함된 피트니스 비용 지원

• 연 1회 종합건강검진 지원 (배우자 포함)

• 생일, 결혼기념일, 크리스마스이브 축하금 지급 및 조기퇴근 제공

• 설/추석 명절 상여금 지급

• 축하와 위로를 위한 경조휴가 및 경조금 지원